Whittington and Barrow HillSafer Neighbourhood Team

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This Safer Neighbourhood area includes Whittington and Barrow Hill. It is covered by the Chesterfield North Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team and belongs to the Chesterfield Local Policing Unit. Barrow Hill is a small semi-rural residential area located within Chesterfield Borough Council and situated approximately four miles from Chesterfield Town Centre. Whittington is split into two villages - Old and New. There is a large recreational area separating both Old and New Whittington that includes a skate park and five-aside football pitch. Old Whittington contains several buildings of historical interest.

Your current priorities for this neighbourhood

Priority

Deterring anti-social behaviour in local parks

Issue Date:

Issue was set on 29/11/2016

Actions to be taken are as follows:

To deter any anti-social and nuisance behaviour throughout the area as the nights get lighter and during the summer months, the Safer Neighbourhood team will be carrying out increased patrols in parks and other public places.

Officers will be working to ensure youngsters stay safe when out and about.

The team will be working with partner agencies in a bid to set up possible diversionary activities to keep youngsters entertained, allow them to socialise with friends and provide an alternative to them being out on the streets.

The team will take positive action against those caught causing any anti-social behaviour and use restorative justice to deal with offenders where appropriate.

Rogue traders, nuisance cold callers and nuisance phone calls

Leaflets handed out at coffee mornings, the New Whittington Gala, the Old Whittington Gala and Barrow Hill inclusion event and advice given.

Signposted individuals to the Telephone Preference Service (TPS)

We will encourage residents to contact police on 101 should they see anything suspicious.

We will promote local Neighbourhood Watch schemes.

Priority

Illegal drug activity near to the canal and in the Staveley Road area

Issue Date:

Issue was set on 19/05/2014

Actions to be taken are as follows:

High visibility patrols carried out in the area.

Advised members of the public to contact police or Crimestoppers if they suspect any drug dealing or illegal drug activity.

Leaflets handed out at community events to encourage reporting of drug dealing, and also signposting relevant agencies for help and support.

Information gained regarding drug dealing has been submitted to the relevant departments within the police for investigation.

Priority

Nuisance vehicles along South Street North, Devonshire Avenue North and the Chesterfield Canal

Issue Date:

Issue was set on 21/07/2014

Actions to be taken are as follows:

Safer Neighbourhood officers carried out regular on-foot and cycle patrols in the area.

Officers engaged with those motorists who were causing a nuisance in the area and advised them how their actions were effecting those living close-by.

Two Section 59 warnings were issued to motorists following patrols in the area.

Priority

Speeding vehicles along South Street North, Devonshire Avenue North and Broomhill Road

Issue Date:

Issue was set on 30/07/2014

Actions to be taken are as follows:

Community Speedwatch events were carried out with local residents and school children to educate drivers about the importance of abiding by the speed limits.

The team regularly visited local schools to speak to the children about road safety.

Priority

Anti-social behaviour and drug dealing in Barrow Hill and Old Whittington

Issue Date:

Issue was set on 21/07/2014

Actions to be taken are as follows:

We worked closely with Chesterfield Borough Council and housing to prevent and investigate anti-social behaviour.

We gathered information from residents regarding activity and informed the relevant departments and agencies to enable enforcement action.

High visibility patrols were carried out within the area on a regular basis to offer reassurance to local residents.

Priority

Parking problems around Mary Swanwick Primary School and New Whittington Primary School

Issue Date:

Issue was set on 28/10/2014

Actions to be taken are as follows:

High visibility patrols were carried out to speak to motorists and parents about considerate parking. The aim of the patrols were to make motorists aware of the dangers of parking too close to the school and ignoring the zigzag markings.

Community Speed Watch events were carried out with students from Mary Swanwick and New Whittington Primary Schools.

Talks were held in local schools to speak to children about the importance of road safety,

Priority

Speeding vehicles along Handley Road, New Whittington

Issue Date:

Issue was set on 28/10/2014

Actions to be taken are as follows:

We carried out Community Speedwatch events to educate motorists about the importance of abiding by the speed limits.

Regular patrols were carried out in the area to educate motorists about the dangers of speeding.

We liaised with the Roads Policing Unit and Derbyshire County Council to find proactive ways to tackle this priority.

We worked alongside schools in the area to speak to the children about the importance of road safety.

Priority

Nuisance off road bikes along the canal between Staveley and Old Whittington

Issue Date:

Issue was set on 23/02/2016

Actions to be taken are as follows:

Carried out regular patrols both on bikes and on foot and advised those found to be causing a nuisance in the area.

Issue Section 59 warnings to riders seen using their bikes in a careless or inconsiderate manner.

Worked in partnership with other agencies to help tackle the issue.

Priority

Drug use, litter and anti-social behaviour near to Barrow Hill Methodist Church and the new pathway created by Community Growth

Issue Date:

Issue was set on 16/08/2016

Actions to be taken are as follows:

Police patrols carried out in the area.

Worked and will continue to work with partnership agencies to support long term initiatives to help reduce any concerns.

How you can take action

Safer Neighbourhood Team Sergeants

Photo: Sergeant 2387 Matt Adams

Sergeant 2387 Matt Adams

I am Sergeant 2387 Matt Adams and I am responsible for this Safer Neighbourhood policing team.

I have been a police officer for more than 16 years, and have been a Sergeant for the last 10 years my service. I have worked in several areas including Derby city centre, Chaddesden, Long Eaton, Ripley, Dronfield and Clay Cross.

I took up my current position in November 2016 and I am responsible for the newly formed Chesterfield North Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team, covering local policing bases at Newbold and Staveley.

My priorities are to reduce anti-social behaviour and crime, alongside a commitment to provide a high quality service to the public by ensuring my teams are visible, approachable and work alongside partner agencies to target problems affecting the local community.

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